Olympics Women's Volleyball Qualification Tournament.
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Japan won a five set thriller against Thailand at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Women's Rio 2016 qualifier on home soil in Tokyo.
After suffering a first defeat to Asian rivals South Korea yesterday, the hosts were in need of bouncing back as the race for Olympic spaces hots up.
They eventually came through 20-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-23, 15-13 despite the Thai outfit leading 9-3 at one stage of the final set.
Thailand picked up two red cards as they imploded the final stanza and now have it all to do if they are to qualify.
The eight team round-robin tournament is doubling as a Rio Asian qualifier - with the best performer from the continent automatically qualifying for the Games regardless of where they finish.
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HOLY Jesus, this match was a nailbiter.
Congratz to Japan for showing sportsmanship all the way.
The Thai Coach was crazy stupid, they could've won the game without resorting to delaying tactics.
